Delightful Boiled Asparagus with Lemon Herb Drizzle

Ingredients

- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the Asparagus:
- Begin by rinsing the asparagus spears under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean towel. Trim the tough woody ends, approximately 1–2 inches from the base.

2. Boil the Asparagus:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat (approximately PT10M). Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water to enhance the asparagus's natural flavor.
- Gently add the asparagus spears to the boiling water. Allow them to cook for about 2–3 minutes, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.

3. Prepare the Lemon Herb Drizzle:
- While the asparagus is boiling, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

4. Drain Asparagus & Serve:
- Once the asparagus is cooked, quickly drain them in a colander. Run them briefly under cold water to stop the cooking process and preserve their vibrant color.
- Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle generously with the prepared lemon herb mixture.
- If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for an added layer of flavor.

5. Final Touches:
- Adjust seasoning if necessary with additional salt and black pepper. Serve immediately as a delightful side dish for dinner.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT13M
13 minutes

Total Time

- PT23M
23 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

1. Boiled Asparagus
2. Lemon Herb Asparagus
3. Healthy Dinner
4. Easy Side Dish
5. Quick Vegetable Recipe
6. Vegetarian Dinner
7. Low-Calorie Side
8. Garlic Lemon Drizzle
9. Fresh Asparagus Recipe
10. Simple Dinner Idea

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 160 calories

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